Best RV Parks & Resorts near Pacifica, CA

Several RV parks serve the Pacifica area along the California coast. San Francisco RV Resort occupies a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean with full hookup sites including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. Spaces are notably tight with minimal separation between neighboring units. "Spots are super close together so it's a roll of the dice on what kind of neighbors you're gonna get," notes one visitor about the parking lot-style layout. Pillar Point RV Park in Half Moon Bay provides similar amenities with big-rig friendly sites and trash service, while Marin RV Park in Greenbrae offers both 30-amp and 50-amp electrical options across its 87 sites. Most parks in the region maintain year-round operations, though premium oceanfront spots typically command higher rates.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months and weekends when Bay Area visitors seek coastal accommodations. Pull-through RV pads are limited at most facilities, with back-in sites predominating throughout the region. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, leveling can be challenging at some locations due to paved surfaces with minimal grading. Dump stations are available at most parks, though Trailer Villa RV Park specifically accommodates big rigs with sanitary dump facilities and full hookups. Pet policies vary between properties, with most allowing dogs but imposing standard leash requirements. Proximity to San Francisco comes at a premium, with nightly rates typically ranging from $80-130 depending on location, hookups, and ocean views.

Best RV Sites Near Pacifica, California (65)

    1. San Francisco RV Resort

    16 Reviews
    Pacifica, CA
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "It doesn't look like all of the pull-through spots are still pull-through really even though the campground map indicates they are."

    "It has a ca beach town feel, but is just 20 minutes from San Francisco. Walgreens, Safeway, and a couple coffee shops, local bakery and restaurants all walking distance."

    2. Pillar Point RV Park

    6 Reviews
    El Granada, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 712-9277

    $95 / night

    "Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly"

    "Walking distance to shops and restaurants, walking and bike trails, beach access, and friendly staff!"

    3. Half Moon Bay RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Half Moon Bay, CA
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 726-7275

    "The site was a pull through as well as our friends who were able to face the opposite way to have a common camp side with us. Of course the utility sides were in great position for that."

    "There are many full time residents that take pride in their community and it shows. From booking until leaving, we had a positive experience."

    4. Treasure Island MH and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Daly City, CA
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 994-3266

    5. Marin RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Larkspur, CA
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 461-5199

    $99 - $115 / night

    "Gravel lot 30 minutes from Golden Gate Bridge and 10 minutes to Ferry. Clean bathrooms with decent showers and security. Public laundromat on premises has vending machine for incidentals."

    "30 mins away from the City. A bit pricy but that is to be expected in SF."

    6. Candlestick RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Brisbane, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (415) 822-2299

    "Or Muni which takes about double the time including walk to the station. Great WiFi. It's a parking lot with close neighbors. Nice and clean facilities."

    7. Trailer Villa RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Redwood City, CA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (650) 366-7880

    "After-hours check-in was a breeze, as the checkin instructions were taped to the main door of the office at the park entrance."

    "We got in super late because of traffic and the info was just right there on the office door.. the park is clean, in a nice area and close to San Jose and San Francisco. We really enjoyed our stay."

    8. Santa Cruz Ranch Campground

    4 Reviews
    Scotts Valley, CA
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Not quiet though, lots of kids."

    9. Santa Cruz Redwoods RV Resort

    21 Reviews
    Felton, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 335-8312

    "Family friendly and tight community with an awesome river down a few steps! 15 mins down to the boardwalk! Ocean during the day and camping a night. We loved our experience. Highly recommend!"

    "Cozy tight quarters but just enough room for a picnic bench, fire pit and hanging out area. This campground is covered entirely by redwoods with plenty of shade for a cool vacation."

    10. Cotillion Gardens RV Park

    14 Reviews
    Felton, CA
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (831) 335-7669

    "Entrance is a little nerve racking on your first visit, but once your at your site you can relax. Bathrooms are a little dated, no cell service but good WiFi if your close to the office."

    "Park is rustic, but has a lot of amenities and is very close to Santa Cruz. We visit family and friends in the area often, but this was the first time we camped in the area."

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RV Park Reviews near Pacifica, CA

535 Reviews of 65 Pacifica Campgrounds


  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Anthony Chabot Regional Park

    Beautiful!

    This campground is beautiful and at 50% of normal capacity even better! The campground is set among a grove of eucalyptus trees that offer shade, which would be really nice during summer, and a calming aroma. 

    There are dry and full hook up sites. 

    $35 for dry

    $45 for hook ups

    $8 reservation fee

    $2 fee per day for each dog which is not stated when making reservations, you  are expected to pay when you arrive.

    We have 3 dogs and the ranger came by and mentioned the fee though he never made us pay it. Also they do not allow visitors at this time due to Covid, campers only. There was some type of maintenance going on which had trucks frequently driving up and down the road but overall quiet. Strict rule of no check in prior to 2pm, but there is a day use area nearby to park in and hike around if you arrive early. The road up to the campground is winding with a lot of cyclists. Cell service was spotty on the way up and weak at campground but usable with our WeBoost. The road in the campground is narrow with tight turns into the sites so if you have a big rig be aware.

    Other amenities:

    Recycling and garbage

    Bathrooms and showers

    Tons of hiking and biking trails

    Water and dump station available for dry campers

    Fire pit, firewood for sale at kiosk for $10/bundle

    Picnic tables

    30 amp only

    Paved parking pad, mostly level

    Overall would definitely come again!

  • Jennifer M.
    Jun. 13, 2018

    Samuel P. Taylor State Park Campground

    Magical forests

    Camp sites include fire ring and flattened areas with picnic table. Fresh water is available, as well as, bathrooms and showers. Nice level sites for RVs. Great Verizon and AT&T cell service.

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Half Moon Bay State Beach Campground

    Nice Respite Along the Beach

    We rarely make reservations to camp in California Beach Parks, as they are usually filled up weeks or even months in advance. While meeting up with some friends in Half Moon Bay we happened along the campsite and simply enquired if they had an open site for the night. They did, and we ended up staying for 2 nights due to a cancellation.  It never hurts to ask!  

    The campsite is a nice quiet stretch of grass, live oak trees, and beach shrubs about 30 vertical feet above the Pacific beach shoreline.  While you get away from the blowing sand, you get to hear the pounding ocean at night. I can’t imagine a more gentle lullaby, frankly. The sites themselves are a little close quarters, but all provide just about enough space for a long camper and a tow/towed vehicle as well.  For a small camper like us, there’s even enough room to have a friend visit. 

    The sites offer electrical and water hookups, additionally there is a dump station just as you exit the camping area. Showers and flush toilets are available, but also used by all the beach goers in the area, so you know what they look like....never clean.

    The town of Half Moon Bay offers pretty much everything you need in terms of restaurants or grocery stores. Riding your bike, or walking along the path toward town for a well-earned brunch should definitely reach the top of your to-do list while you’re there.  We had brunch at Mavericks Creparie and dinner at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company.  Both are absolutely fantastic!

    Beachcombing, sunbathing, swimming, horseback riding, and skim boarding during the warmer months also are great ways to fill up the day. The beach path goes for miles in either direction so you can get some exercise off of the main roads.

  • BRIAN O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Pillar Point RV Park

    Pricey, but worth it

    Great spot right off the highway and on the beach. Lots of activities and places to eat within walking distance. Surfing, walking/bike trails, kayaking….Pet friendly

  • D
    Jun. 19, 2021

    Candlestick RV Park

    A homeless shelter

    The streets are lined with homeless living in RVs etc leading up to the RV park and after, it smells like sewage. When arriving I was moved to 3 different sites, all of which I couldn’t fit into. The guy running the park blamed me for not telling him I have a tow vehicle... he did however know the length of my trailer and every spot he put me in wasn’t long enough for the trailer alone. I may have been able to back into the spaces but would’ve been hanging out a bit which I could’ve tried to deal with if it weren’t for the fact that I could not maneuver to back into any space because everyone that’s there has been there very long term and is living there. They all have garbage and debris overflowing their sites preventing me from backing in properly. The place is incredibly run down and dirty, it didn’t feel safe. I requested my money back which he did and then I left. I can’t believe that even being in the city, though the bad side of the city at that he’s charging $125 a night! I’ve been all over the country and I have to say that $25-$30 a night would be an extreme stretch realistically. Stay far away from here, it’s not safe, it’s not clean.

  • Andre P.
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Santa Vida RV Park

    Stay on lower road with the big ones!

    Really nice, safe and friendly place. Family owned for generation. Lots of trails, easy hooks ups, dog friendly. They say daily, weekly, monthly rates. To be month to month requires credit and background check. Full hook ups, elec, water and gray water. Nice sized pad. Cherry and apple tress throughput and a wooden grove chapel.

  • Andrea A.
    Feb. 10, 2021

    Santa Cruz North-Costanoa KOA

    Great if you know what to expect

    We had a very nice stay for a long weekend. The pull through spaces are extremely tight to the point that our slide out was hitting vegetation and our neighbors awning was about two feet from our Rv. But, if you expect that, it’s a great place to stay. Very clean, well maintained, and about a 20 minute walk to the ocean. Decent takeout from the restaurant and great cocktails! Very convenient dog park. We had almost the entire row to ourselves after checkout on Sunday. We will definitely return for the full experience when all restrictions are lifted, but will leave our two big dogs at home as there wasn’t much space for them.

  • D
    Oct. 23, 2020

    Smithwoods RV Park

    Very nice place

    We stayed at Smithwoods October 18-20. We were in site J, on the point. It was nice and big. Full hook ups. We had a great view of the San Lorenzo River and Henry Cowell State Park. The staff is great and helpful. We had a small issue with our cable tv(no fault of theirs) and they came right over and fixed our issue. The place is dog friendly. We had our two dogs. Be ready for no cell or WiFi. We occasionally got 1 bar of cell service in our site if we stood in a certain spot. (AT&T)There was WiFi up at the office but it was inconsistent. Our son did his online school and he kept dropping off. But we worked through it. It was a short nice hike to the state park and the train through the red woods. Fun experience on a real steam locomotive. We would stay there again next time we are in the Santa Cruz area.

  • Jen U.
    Jun. 29, 2019

    Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground

    Cute, cozy, close to stuff!

    The site we picked (33) was adorable. Lots of trees and shade, picnic table, and fire pit. The neighboring campsites were close so we could see and hear our back and side neighbors. The reception staff was nice and campground host helped us get some firewood. Bathrooms were...not great. Weird back stall with a tiny door so if anyone is sitting there...they will see you and you will see them. 😬 Close to town (Target and Trader Joe’s only a 15 min drive away, the Mystery Spot even less). We had cell service at our site but not when we got to the main road. We would come back!


Guide to Pacifica

Pacifica, California, offers a variety of RV camping options that cater to different preferences and needs, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Enjoy Beach Access and Scenic Views

  • The Pillar Point RV Park is just a short walk from the beach, providing easy access to stunning coastal views and outdoor activities.
  • At Pelican Point RV Park, guests can enjoy a beautiful location just minutes from the beach, perfect for relaxing and exploring the shoreline.
  • The Half Moon Bay RV Park features a peaceful atmosphere with well-maintained grounds, making it a great spot for beach lovers.

Well-Reviewed Amenities for Comfort

  • The San Francisco RV Resort offers essential amenities like electric hookups, showers, and clean restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • Guests at Marin RV Park can take advantage of drinking water, sanitary dump stations, and spacious sites, making it a convenient choice for RV travelers.
  • Trailer Villa RV Park provides well-kept facilities, including electric hookups and clean showers, perfect for a hassle-free camping experience.

Proximity to Local Attractions

  • The Candlestick RV Park is conveniently located near San Francisco, making it easy to explore the city's attractions while enjoying the comforts of RV camping.
  • Treasure Island MH and RV Park offers a unique opportunity to stay close to downtown San Francisco, ideal for those looking to experience the urban vibe.
  • Marin RV Park is just a short drive from the Golden Gate Bridge, providing easy access to one of California's most iconic landmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular RV campsite near Pacifica, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Pacifica, CA is San Francisco RV Resort with a 3.2-star rating from 16 reviews.

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